The efficacy and function of Qinghai Maweilian

The essence of traditional Chinese medicine is to treat both the symptoms and the root cause. Compared with Western medicine, the effects and efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine are much better. The same is true for the traditional Chinese medicine Qinghai Maweilian. Here we will introduce the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Qinghai Maweilian.

【English name】root of Przewalsk meadowrue

[Source] Medicinal material source: the roots and rhizomes of the Ranunculaceae plant long-stalked thrush.

[Original form] Long-stalked thrush, perennial herb, 50-120cm tall. Stem erect, branched, glabrous. Leaves are alternate; petioles are about 6 cm long and sheathed at the base; stipules are membranous, semicircular, and irregularly cracked at the edges; basal leaves and stem leaves near the base wither during flowering; leaves are three to four times trifoliate; blades are up to 28 cm long, leaflets are thin and herbaceous, ovate, rhomboid-elliptical, obovate or nearly rounded, 1-3 cm long, 0.9-2.5 cm wide, obtuse or rounded at the apex, rounded, shallowly cordate or broadly cuneate at the base, 3-lobed often reaching the middle, with coarse teeth, slightly raised veins below, and short hairs. The panicles are mostly branched and glabrous; the flowers are bisexual, with pedicels 3-5mm long; there are 4 sepals, petal-shaped, narrowly ovate, 2.5-5mm long, about 1.5mm wide, white or slightly yellowish green, and fall off early; there are no petals; there are many stamens, 4.5-10mm long, the filaments are almost as wide as the anthers at the top, and filamentous at the bottom, the anthers are oblong, about 0.8mm long; the carpels are 5-9mm, with 4 longitudinal ribs, the fruit stalk is 0.8-3mm long, and the persistent style is about 1mm long. The flowering period is from June to August, and the fruiting period is from July to September.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing on the edge of mountain bushes, under forests or in grasslands at an altitude of 750-3500m.

【Properties】 Characteristic identification: the rhizome is composed of several nodes connected. Dozens of fine roots densely grow under the rhizome, 5-10cm long and 0.5-14.5mm in diameter; the surface is gray-brown; the texture is soft and the cross section is fibrous. Strong aroma, sweet taste.

【Chemical composition】 The roots contain bioalkali.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; cold

【Meridian】 Liver; Large Intestine

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness; relieves inflammation and detoxifies. Mainly used for dysentery, enteritis, jaundice, hepatitis, red and swollen eyes

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 3-9g.

[Discussions by various scholars] "Xinhua Compendium of Materia Medica": Root: dispels wind.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is an introduction to the effects and functions of Qinghai Maweilian. If you want to eat Qinghai Maweilian, it is best to consult a Chinese medicine practitioner. I hope this helps you all.